Justice Sector Support Project (JSSP)

Funding Opportunity Number: INL-16-CA-0025-WHPPERU-JSSP-04042016 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Law, Justice and Legal ServicesCFDA Number: 19.703Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationAgency Name: DOS-INLClosing Date: Jun 01, 2016Award Ceiling: $1,000,000Expected Number of Awards: 1Creation Date: Apr 04, 2016Funding Opportunity Description: Peru’s criminal justice system faces significant challenges. Judicial processes are characterized by a lack of transparency, overload of cases, and lengthy delays. Justice sector institutions are hampered by limited resources and, according to public surveys, are broadly perceived to be corrupt. At the same time, access to justice is limited by an insufficient number of judges and court staff, case overload, cost of lawsuits, cultural and gender barriers, and fragmented service delivery. The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, is seeking applications from qualified Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Educational Institutions and other qualified organizations for a Cooperativ...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Law, Justice and Legal Services Source Type: funding